Kieron Verbrugge
The spiritual successor to the fantastic Stick It To The Man trades simple mind-reading for full mind control, as filling in for the grim reaper proves to be a hilariously good time
The indie video game scene has made huge strides and seen so many successes in representing issues of mental health lately that it hurts that much more when a game falls this far short
What better way to remake one of the earliest games in a series than by smashing its various pieces together with those of the newest entry? The Yakuza franchise truly is the gift that keeps on giving
Melbourne studio The Voxel Agents' debut console game proves that they are already masters of the craft. This is a shining example of what indie games can be
Roads' is a fantastic first episode in what promises to be one of the best episodic series the games industry has ever seen
A striking and surprising mashup of a long running game series and even longer running anime proves that the Yakuza studio shows no signs of slowing down
A return to the traditional format alongside subtle but meaningful tweaks and a healthy dose of extras make this one of the best Mario Party outings yet
An enjoyable story, solid gameplay and a respectable solution to the pitfalls of the toys-to-life concept make for a surprisingly good experience no matter how you play
A big, bold Western epic that takes lessons learned from Rockstar's entire history and combines them with a newfound appreciation for pacing and subtlety
Aardman's first real foray into video games is a valiant effort with a memorable war-time tale and stunning presentation
A ridiculously handsome, pitch-perfect remastered trilogy that no Spyro fan should miss
A scrappy but confident tactical RPG with a surreal and engaging world straight out of an obscure tabletop game
Like so much fine art, this piece loses its luster when you start to dissect and interpret it. So don't. Because it's fucking dope
One of the best entries in the Tales series finally gets the complete release that it deserves on modern platforms
Kingdom Hearts III takes the series to astonishing new heights. With exhilarating combat, fantastic Disney worlds and a smart approach to an unavoidably convoluted story, it does everything it needs to not only please hardcore fans but anyone up for a solid action JRPG. Against all odds, this might be the perfect Kingdom Hearts game.
The second chapter in Sean and Daniel's story asks the hard questions, like can grandmas really be trusted?
AWAY is a brief, humorous and adorable first-person ‘roguelite’ that puts the emphasis on fun and good vibes instead of challenge
Staying faithful to the series' roots while keeping up with the modern AAA market was always going to be a tough balancing act, but Metro Exodus nails it. Only a few rough edges hold it back from true greatness
Pode excels as a gentle, adorable co-op puzzler with a lot of heart, just make sure you have someone to play with
Yoshi's unique brand of platforming is as solid as ever and comes with a brilliant visual twist, just don't expect it to bring too many new ideas to the crafting table